An open waterfront park on Kobe’s Shinko Pier No.2, featuring a grassy hill, scenic walkways, and various seasonal events.
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We present captivating tourist attractions in the surrounding area.
An open waterfront park on Kobe’s Shinko Pier No.2, featuring a grassy hill, scenic walkways, and various seasonal events.
A theatrical aquarium that fuses aquarium and art. Features Japan's largest spherical aquarium and digital art productions, with approximately 100 species and 3,000 creatures alongside 50 art pieces that stimulate all five senses.
Fully renovated in 2024, Kobe Port Tower is a renewed symbol of the city. Its observation decks and glass skywalk offer panoramic views of the harbor. At night the tower glows red, reflecting beautifully on the water and creating highly photogenic scenery.
A waterfront park featuring Kobe's iconic landmarks including Kobe Port Tower and Maritime Museum
A signature waterfront district of Kobe, offering a wide selection of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. The seaside promenade provides refreshing ocean breezes, and terrace restaurants offer scenic views of the port. At night, the Ferris wheel and the harbor light up, creating a romantic and photogenic atmosphere that draws many visitors.
A cultural facility donated by architect Tadao Ando, where children can freely explore books. From picture books to literature, encyclopedias, and foreign-language books, the 'forest of books' nurtures creativity and curiosity.
Highlighted events taking place in Kobe
The Toka Ebisu Festival will be held for three days from January 9 (Fri) to January 11 (Sun), 2026 at Yanagihara Ebisu Shrine in Kobe. This traditional New Year…
At Suma Beach, enjoy a day themed around “Yukkuri, Shikkari, Sotto, Chotto, Boketto.” A market where you can eat, shop, learn, and think in an eco-friendly way.…
This traditional event centers on burning New Year decorations to wish for safety and good health in the coming year. The fire is lit using a flame shared from …
Held at Meriken Park, the Kobe Fire Department’s New Year Parade marks the beginning of the year with dynamic demonstrations and performances. Visitors can enjo…
The Yakuyoke Festival at Taibata Yakuyoke Hachimangu Shrine is held annually from January 18 to 20. This major New Year ritual is dedicated to warding off misfo…
Kobe Luminarie is a light festival held to commemorate the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake and to symbolize hope for the city and its people. The theme for the 3…
